Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Baton Rouge Community College teaches students to perform legal research, as well as drafting, investigatory record-keeping, and other administrative functions related to the legal system. Students who graduate the program will perform these functions under the supervision of an attorney or in a court and will gain instruction from the program in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and other legal specializations. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)

1901 Fort Myer Drive, Suite 700, Arlington, VA

Baton Rouge Community College, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, began operations in 1995 and opened its doors in 1998. The school formed as a result of the Justice Department's finding that racial segregation continued in Louisiana's post secondary education. A law suit followed resulting in two decades of legal battles. The settlement of the case called for the establishing of a community college which became BRCC. Since its establishment the school has grown, offering state of the art services and facilities for its students and expanding its educational offerings to meet the needs of the community. The college enrolls nearly 8000 students per year, with enrollment expected to increase in the future.

Academics

Baton Rouge Community College offers associate degrees and certificate programs for career and academic advancement. Academic programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education and allow for transfer to a four year university to pursue a bachelor's degree. Career and technical programs provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform successfully in a job based on their field of study. Graduates of such programs will be able to enter the workforce immediately. Certificate programs are generally shorter than associate degree programs, providing technical or career training minus the general education courses found in a degree curriculum.

Programs offered include:

• Criminal Justice
• Accounting Technology
• Paralegal Studies
• Liberal Arts
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Baton Rouge Community College is an open enrollment college, allowing anyone 18 years or older with proof of a high school diploma or GED the opportunity to pursue an education on the campus. Interested students must complete the application and submit all pertinent documents and transcripts to the school, after which a registration date will be given prior to the start of classes. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine eligibility and awards. Some students may require to submit verification information as a result of new policies regarding financial aid.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. BRCC offers an associate's degree program in paralegal.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Description

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, paralegals and legal assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $69560

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Description

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, title examiners, abstractors, and searchers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $55290

Legal Support Workers, All Other

Description

All legal support workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).